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2025-12-24 @ 6:40 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-01-27 @ 11:24 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06497257
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-08-27
First Post:
2024-06-29
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effect of Smartphone Overuse on Hand Strength and Function in Physical Therapy Students
Sponsor:
Organization:
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However, despite their benefits, overuse of smartphones can lead to physical health issues. Grip strength is recognized as an indicator of overall muscle strength, upper limb function, and various health conditions. Isokinetic testing, a reliable method for measuring muscle performance, has been widely used in studying low back pain but less commonly applied to wrist strength assessment.\n\nCurrently, there is a lack of evidence regarding the impact of smartphone overuse on wrist flexor and extensor peak torque, handgrip strength, and function. This research aims to investigate these aspects, providing insights into upper extremity function and potentially aiding ergonomists in addressing musculoskeletal disorders. The study's findings could contribute to the biomechanical evaluation and design of upper extremity tasks, enhance understanding of wrist functioning, and inform ergonomic design considerations. Additionally, the results may help smartphone users adopt better postures and grasping techniques to minimize injuries and maintain hand function, ultimately improving their quality of life."}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '25 Years', 'minimumAge': '18 Years', 'samplingMethod': 'NON_PROBABILITY_SAMPLE', 'studyPopulation': 'They will be selected from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.', 'healthyVolunteers': True, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age of subjects 18 to 25 years.\n* Body mass index from 18, but less than 25 kg/m2.\n* Experimental group, healthy subjects who are smartphone users for at least two years prior to study.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Subjects with a history of neurological disorder affecting the upper extremities, vestibular dysfunction, or balance disorder.\n* Deformities of elbow or hand.\n* Any recent upper limb fracture or trauma.\n* Disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy or tendinopathy.\n* Individuals going to the gym or athletes.\n* Individuals who smoke.\n* Subjects who had cognitive, linguistic or vision impairment which limited their use of instruments and questionnaire.'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT06497257', 'briefTitle': 'Effect of Smartphone Overuse on Hand Strength and Function in Physical Therapy Students', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Cairo University'}, 'officialTitle': 'Effect of Smartphone Overuse on Hand Strength and Function in Physical Therapy Students', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'P.T.REC/012/005125'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'label': 'Group of high-frequency smartphone users', 'description': 'Male and female subjects, who are high-frequency smartphone users at least for two years before the study.', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Evaluating wrist flexor and extensor peak torque', 'Other: Evaluating functional disability', 'Other: Evaluating hand grip strength']}, {'label': 'Group of low-frequency smartphone users', 'description': 'Male and female subjects, who are low-frequency smartphone users.', 'interventionNames': ['Other: Evaluating wrist flexor and extensor peak torque', 'Other: Evaluating functional disability', 'Other: Evaluating hand grip strength']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Evaluating wrist flexor and extensor peak torque', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Evaluation of wrist flexor and extensor peak torque', 'armGroupLabels': ['Group of high-frequency smartphone users', 'Group of low-frequency smartphone users']}, {'name': 'Evaluating functional disability', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Evaluation of functional disability', 'armGroupLabels': ['Group of high-frequency smartphone users', 'Group of low-frequency smartphone users']}, {'name': 'Evaluating hand grip strength', 'type': 'OTHER', 'description': 'Evaluation of hand grip strength', 'armGroupLabels': ['Group of high-frequency smartphone users', 'Group of low-frequency smartphone users']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'locations': [{'city': 'Cairo', 'country': 'Egypt', 'facility': 'Nouran Mohamed Saad', 'geoPoint': {'lat': 30.06263, 'lon': 31.24967}}], 'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'Hanaa Kenawy, PhD', 'role': 'STUDY_CHAIR', 'affiliation': 'Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.'}]}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Cairo University', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'Principal Investigator', 'investigatorFullName': 'Nouran Mohamed Saad', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'Cairo University'}}}}